Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 29.2% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $102,940 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houston
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Alamogordo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher